Who needs glasses?
Eventually, everybody. A person with normal vision is able to see clearly
near objects (e.g. read fine print) as well as objects far away in the
distance. As we grow older, the ability to see near objects decreases
(presbyopia). Even people born with normal vision, once they reach 40
to 45 years of age, will require vision correction to read.

* All spectacles, framed or not, limit side vision. Unconsciously, spectacle
wearers must turn their head from side to side to obtain adequate side
vision. With contact lenses there is a wider field of vision with no side
"blind spot". This is helpful to automobile drivers and is a necessity
in sports. Contact lenses do not fog with abrupt changes in temperature
or from breathing during sports or hard physical activity. Rain and snow
do not blur the vision because eyelid action keeps the lens surface clean.

The process of fitting new contact lenses involves several visits to
the office. To simplify the process, please tell the person making your
appointment that you are interested in contact lenses. We will then give
you an appointment for a complete medical eye exam followed by a separate
appointment, on the same day, with our contact lens technician. If you
decide against trying contact lenses, there is no charge for appointment
with the contact lens technician.

After the health status of your eyes is determined, a prescription for
glasses will be issued and you will be told whether or not you are a candidate
for contact lenses. The fee for the eye exam is the same whether you are
interested in glasses or contact lenses.

Because we stock many lenses we might be able to give you the lenses
to take home the same day. A $100 deposit is required before taking the
lenses home. You will be trained in the proper care of your new lenses
before you leave the office.

The fees for contact lenses fitting, training and materials vary considerably
with the type of lenses. You will be informed about the cost after the
initial decision on lens type is made.